[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 109 (Monday, July 14, 2014)]
[Senate]
[Page S4458]
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                         SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS

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SENATE RESOLUTION 501--COMMEMORATING THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE WRIGHT 
           MUSEUM OF WWII HISTORY IN WOLFEBORO, NEW HAMPSHIRE

  Ms. AYOTTE (for herself and Mrs. Shaheen) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary:

                              S. Res. 501

       Whereas on July 16, 1994, the Wright Museum of WWII History 
     opened as an educational institution in Wolfeboro, New 
     Hampshire, founded by David Wright;
       Whereas for the past 20 years the Wright Museum has 
     fulfilled its mission to preserve and share the stories of 
     the people of the United States during World War II, and is 
     the only United States museum that exclusively focuses on the 
     contributions and enduring legacy of World War II-era 
     Americans;
       Whereas the Wright Museum accomplishes its mission through 
     the careful preservation and thoughtful display of its 
     extensive permanent collection of World War II-era items and 
     memorabilia from the years between 1939 and 1945;
       Whereas the Wright Museum is unique among traditional World 
     War II museums in that the over 14,000 items in its permanent 
     collection are representative of both the battle field and 
     the United States home front;
       Whereas the Wright Museum has established a national 
     reputation as a repository for historically significant World 
     War II-era items and memorabilia;
       Whereas the Wright Museum uses its permanent collection to 
     introduce visitors to a seminal period in United States 
     history and place that period into historical context;
       Whereas for 2 decades the Wright Museum has educated, 
     entertained, and inspired over 200,000 visitors from across 
     the United States and around the world; and
       Whereas the Wright Museum remains dedicated to David 
     Wright's vision of providing a vivid perspective on the 
     profound and enduring impact of the World War II experience 
     on United States society: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) commends the Wright Museum of WWII History staff, 
     volunteers, and board of directors for their efforts to 
     encourage the study of a significant period in United States 
     history;
       (2) applauds the Wright Museum of WWII History's mission to 
     raise awareness of the contributions and lasting legacy of 
     World War II-era Americans; and
       (3) recognizes the significance of July 16, 2014 as the 
     20th anniversary of the opening of the Wright Museum of WWII 
     History.

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